Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-5 Literal Equations and Formulas - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 112: 24

Answer

$x=ya/b$

Work Step by Step

$x/a=y/b \\\\ ya=xb \\\\ x=ya/b$ We first cross multiply to simplify the equation. We then divide by b to get x alone and get our answer.
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